Senator Dr. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, Ph.D. is a highly accomplished Nigerian legal luminary, seasoned legislator, and strategic political leader whose career spans academia, executive governance, and national politics. With a strong foundation as a scholar of law and a respected Senior Advocate–level practitioner, he has distinguished himself through intellectual rigor, principled leadership, and an enduring commitment to constitutionalism, rule of law, and democratic governance.

His public service trajectory reflects depth and versatility, having served as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Osun State, where he provided authoritative legal guidance to government and led critical justice sector reforms, before transitioning to the National Assembly as Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District. In the Senate, he emerged as a leading voice on policy and governance, serving as Chairman of strategic committees, contributing robustly to legislative debates, and later acting as Spokesperson of the Nigerian Senate, a role that underscored his clarity of thought, eloquence, and statesmanship.

Beyond legislative duties, Senator Basiru’s influence extends into party organization and national political strategy, most notably as National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where he plays a central role in party administration, policy articulation, and institutional strengthening. Widely regarded for his discipline, intellectual depth, and unwavering dedication to public service, Senator Dr. Ajibola Basiru represents a blend of scholarship, governance experience, and political acumen, positioning him as one of Nigeria’s most respected voices in law, politics, and national development.